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The validity of Titmus Vision testing results
1University of Missouri-St. Louis, School of Optometry.
Military Medicine
|September 1, 1990
Summary
The Titmus Vision Tester provides comparable results to standard optometric tests for visual acuity, phorias, color vision, and stereo acuity. This suggests the Titmus tester is a reliable tool for vision screening in patients.
Area of Science:
- Optometry and Vision Science
- Ophthalmic Device Evaluation
Background:
- Standard optometric procedures are widely used for vision assessments.
- The Titmus Vision Tester is a screening device for various visual functions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the diagnostic accuracy of the Titmus Vision Tester against conventional optometric methods.
- To determine if significant differences exist between Titmus Vision Tester results and open-field optometric procedures.
Main Methods:
- Visual acuities (near and distance) were measured using both Titmus and Snellen charts.
- Lateral and vertical phorias were assessed with Titmus and Maddox rod.
- Color discrimination was evaluated using Titmus and Ishihara plates.
- Stereo acuity was measured with Titmus and Stereofly Wirt Dot.
Main Results:
- The Titmus Vision Tester demonstrated comparable results to standard optometric tests for visual acuity.
- Phria measurements showed agreement between the Titmus Vision Tester and Maddox rod.
- Color discrimination and stereo acuity results were also consistent between the Titmus Vision Tester and respective standard tests.
Conclusions:
- The Titmus Vision Tester is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing key visual functions.
- Results suggest the Titmus Vision Tester can be effectively used as a screening tool in optometric practice.